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from Boca Raton, FL on 4/20/2008
Our pug and boston terrier both go CRAZY over this toy. However, I did have to find a way for them to play with it without being able to actually get the toy in their mouths - the hard plastic shredded into little shards which I am sure is not good if dog swallows those.... So, for the pug, I slit open tennis ball enough to put slip the babble ball into it. For the boston terrier who can rip apart the tennis ball, I found a rubber ball with stretchy holes that the babble ball could be slipped through. Now, they can't get to actual babble ball, but still love the toy - they play with the toy to the point of exhaustion!!
from PA on 4/7/2008
Our dobie loves it! Just get ready for your dog to bark! Hours of fun!
from Orange County, California on 4/6/2008
Great toy!! Keeps my Golden Retriever pup occupied and having fun at all times of the day and night. We even have to take it away sometimes because he rolls it, drops it, carries it everywhere!!! We laugh as well. I recommend to all animal lovers!!! We are buying another one!!!
from Three Oaks, MI on 3/31/2008
I was hoping this toy would hold our dog's interest a little longer than the actual minute that it did. The hours of enjoyment I was hoping it would provide was not the case. I still get a kick out of it -- but the dog -- 'fraid not.
from Medford, OR on 3/9/2008
Great fun! My dogs love it! I've already recommended to other friends with dogs!
from Medford, OR on 2/26/2008
How much more fun can you have?!! As much fun for owners as dogs! You must get this! It has great phrases! The dogs love it!!!
from Winnipeg, MB Canada on 1/25/2008
My dog is a 7 lb toy dog and loves this toy. I bought it for her 9 months ago and she plays with it every day. The first batteries lasted about 6 months. It just broke yesterday (something inside is rattling around) so I have to buy another one. This toy has been worth every penny to us. My dog will play with the ball by pushing it around and carrying it. I put it into either her hide a bird house or her IQube and it makes an interesting game. She was never interested in getting the squeaky toys out of these toys but she sure is interested in getting the babble ball out.
from Pittsburgh, PA on 1/24/2008
My 10 year old schnauzer loves it - I had to take it away from him or he would have exhausted himself. As soon as he hears it, he goes nuts! Best toy ever.
from Wakefield, RI on 1/10/2008
My one year old golden retriever went absolutely crazy for this ball, but unfortunately it stopped making noise after only one day. He still carrys it around, but it doesn't have the zing it did when it "talked". I would not buy again.
from Oregonia, Ohio on 1/6/2008
This toy keeps my dog entertained for hours. Being winter here in Ohio it's really nice to have a fun toy that can get him some indoor exercise! Every little bit counts! Ball is colorful,tough, and very entertaining. This is the thrid one I have purchased!
from Columbia Falls, Montana on 12/8/2007
We can't buy enough of them. Our springer males
spend hours getting exercise by chasing these balls, rolling them, tossing them and even sleeping with them. It is a fight to get them to
give them up. They are truly a wonderful toy for
2 dogs that literally shred their other toys.
We have given them as gifts.
from Oceanside,CA on 11/24/2007
My parrots roll this ball all over the floor laughing and getting good excerise.
Also like talking to it when is in the ( clean/empty) food bowl.
Is made safe even for birds.
from West Texas on 10/25/2007
This ball is perfect for our Vizsla. She is a very active, quick and tough little girl so this fits perfectly into her lifestyle. I like it because it's tough enough for her rough treatment, she can't eat it or chew it to pieces, and it helps to burn off some of her energy. Here's another plus for me....I'm a photographer and hearing the animal sounds really gets the attention of little ones, so it has double uses in our household.
from Zion, IL on 10/18/2007
I ordered this ball and it arrived yesterday. I removed it from the box and gave it to my Golden Retriever. He had hours of fun with this. I was so excited about it, I ordered another one as a gift!!! Great product. He loved it!!!
from Woodstock, IL on 10/12/2007
Three Shepherds love it. They play with it constantly. Problem - their play is rough and replacing batteries doesn't work. Something inside breaks. I believe a 'softer' ball would alleviate this problem. Buying the balls is cheaper than replacing batteries.
Love it. Volume doesn't bother me or the dogs. Will continue to purchase this product. They bring it to me to throw or play with it by themselves. Either way it is great fun
from Lebanon,NH on 10/10/2007
I thought this might be a good fit for my really active, squeeky toy loving dog. Well it wasn't what we were expecting. It is made of a hard plastic which is pretty clunky and noisey when it is rolled around. And the noise level on this is kind of loud, and it was sort of unexpected. It was actually annoying after awhile. My dog just sort of looked at it in a manner that was like,:um, what is this?" So I don't think it was for either of us really. We have retired this one it was just a little too much for us.
from Camden Arkansas on 9/30/2007
My 10 month old puppy just loves to roll this ball around, all over the house, but it does not babble. I could have gotten a cheaper ball for her to roll around.
from New Jersey on 9/18/2007
Must get one per pet. They are great! I have 3 Cairn Terriers and ordered one. I'm back for 2 more! Excellent for active pets!
from Cleveland, Ohio on 9/12/2007
My dog likes the sounds of the ball, however, she will not pick it up. I believe it is because of the hard plastic. She will push it around with her feet once in a while. If the ball could be made out of hard rubber it would be great!
from washington on 9/11/2007
If I roll it, They'll watch. I guess they think it's mine.
The hard plastic isn't something cats are naturally drawn to. Sissal or similar material covering it would be way more effective.
So- it's back to the foolproof Cat Dancer.
Gotta be the best cat toy on earth.
from Rome, Georgia on 8/28/2007
The ball isa good idea but it's too loud. My dog really isn't sure of it. The cat occasionally bats it for a minute or so. Sometimes it goes off without anyone being near it. I believe there are too many sounds. Three or four would be sufficient. To try to not have wasted my money, I'm going to try to sew it into a stuffed animal and see what happens.
from Quincy, CA. on 8/24/2007
At first I thought the hard plastic would be difficult to carry, but our shepherd has no trouble! It is helarious to watch her interact with this !
from West Palm Beach, Fl on 8/20/2007
I have tile floors so I tied the babble ball in a sock which slows it down, quiets it down and makes it chewable!!!
from ILLINOIS on 8/16/2007
I purchased the babble ball for a young blind dog and she absolutely loves it. She can find the ball no matter where it goes because of the sounds coming from it. I would recommend this toy to anyone with a sight impaired dog, although it can be very annoying because of the sounds.
from Washougal, WA on 8/13/2007
This ball entertains my puppy for hours on end.
from Texas on 8/10/2007
Our dog loves that ball.
from Overland Park KS on 8/10/2007
The best toy ever -- Jingles finds it and plays for a long time by himself! I haven't taken it outside.
from Las Vegas, NV on 8/1/2007
I have a Cairn Terrier. He didn't know what to do with it. From reading the other reviews about how great it is, I guess the breed matters. I'll give this to someone whose dog will play with it.
from Egg Harbor Township, NJ on 7/27/2007
This is the best toy so far that I have gotten for my dog. It keeps him busy while I am awy from home and he loves it even when I am with him. the only thing that is a con is when you first get and show it to your pet he might be afraid of it, but that passes fast and he loves it.[*]
from Poconos, PA on 7/24/2007
Buckley is on his 3rd Babble Ball. They keep him occupied for hours at a time. Someone mentioned batteries, but we've never had to change the batteries. It would be nice if they were hard rubber isntead of plastic.
from St. Louis, MO on 7/11/2007
Both my dogs love this toy! It is on the smaller side in size, so large dogs could choke. No matter what, I would supervise the play. I put it out of reach when play time is over. Can be annoying with the constant noise. This is another reason for supervised play.
from Keller, TX on 7/9/2007
All three of my dogs love this toy. It truely keeps them occupied. I bought one to try it out and just bought a second one. I would recommend this toy to everyone!
from Wilmington DE on 7/7/2007
My Rottie pup loves this toy and it keeps him occupied and exercised at the same time. But this toy needs 3 batteries and they cost over [$]. They only last about an hour, so Day Care is cheaper. I'm disappointed. I didn't know I would have to pay heavily for this fun toy.
from Salt Lake City, UT on 7/5/2007
I thought this would be a great play/exerise for the inside..........however, it drives my dog nuts! I mean crazy nuts! He doesn't chase it he just stands on it and barks. But I do think it would be great toy for a more layed back type of dog. Even tho it hasn't been good at our house, I really think it would be good for another.
from Independence, KY on 6/29/2007
This babble ball is an entertaining toy for my dog. It keeps him occupied for very long periods of time. The ball is durable, and even provides excitement for our grandchildren.
The only suggestion I would make, is to have your pet play outside, because it creates so much excitement, he barks at the noises, a lot.
from Houston, Texas on 6/28/2007
I can't tell if he likes it or if it is disturbing him. He barks at it like he likes it, but then he whines and wimpers at it. I believe he loves to hate it, so I only let him play with it for a few minutes at a time.
from Alabster, AL on 5/3/2007
My 2 little guys just love this ball. It keeps them entertained for long periods of time. They run from one end of the house to the other chasing and/or carrying the ball. The only drawback is that it is constantly rolling under furniture and I have to retrieve it. I am ordering the medium size. They won't be able to carry it in their mouths, but they can still push and roll it around. Will still be good for a chase. Cannot say enough things about the quality and value of this toy.
from Muscatine Iowa on 4/11/2007
Our dog loves the babble ball. Medium fits her mouth & she loves the sounds. We like the fact that the batteries are replaceable. The product is affordable only problem...our dog hides it & we can't find it to play with her. So I've ordered 2 more.
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from england essex on 2/21/2007
it makes my mum westie highland terrier dino chase it around the house and makes us laugh relaay loud
from Rochester, MN on 2/9/2007
this ball keeps my very active and bright 3 mo old Bolognese entertained for long stretches of time. He quickly tires of other toys
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from Eugene, OR on 1/7/2007
My JRT absolutely loves this toy, but she eats the plastic. I tried putting in in socks, linen aprons, and finally found a rubber hollee rollee ball that this little noisemaker would fit in, and now it works great. She is entertained for very long periods of time. We love this toy.
from Redwood City, CA on 11/30/2006
At first my cats were afraid of it but now they really enjoy playing with it. It's strong enough to withstand the abuse of 5 month old kittens. The downside is the volume. It is really loud! Even at the bottom of a box full of toys it is loud!
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from Scottsdale, AZ on 11/28/2006
This has to be the most clever, fun and entertaining dog toy I've seen in ages! My dog is fascinated with the variety of different animal noises made by the Babble Ball and just can't leave it alone. An incredible value for such a terrific toy!
from nyc, ny on 11/5/2006
this is a great toy for independent playtime!!! it isn't too loud or annoying like a squeak toy, and it keeps my puppy engaged.
only concern is that the small ball could be a choking hazard for many animals. my puppy is extra small, so he picks it up in his mouth to carry it, but you may want to size up.
also, the small ball easily rolls under furniture, so i'm constantly having to dig it out for him.
i'm back to order a larger size and hope it is furniture-friendly =)
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from Ardsley, NY on 10/26/2006
Don't miss out on this. This is very sturdy and can hold up to a lot of fun with your pet. This is by far one of the best toys we've purchase. We have a spare just in case we lost it.